Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Sharing a recap of our Disney cruise #5 on the Want! Sadly this publish is just not sponsored or comped in any means; simply sharing my ideas!

Hello buddies! How’s the day going? I hope you’re having an incredible afternoon. I’m right here in between shopper appointments and preparing for half two of the day. Choosing up the youngsters and heading into after college actions and homework looks like a whole day by itself.

So let’s change to trip mode! In the present day, I’m sharing a recap of our current Disney cruise. It was P’s birthday and the timing ended up corresponding completely with my RHS trip to Orlando, so we figured we’d flip it in to a birthday celebration with some Disney World enjoyable (on the Pilot’s birthday!) and cruise time.

We’re so completely happy that the Pilot’s sis and our niece had been capable of be a part of us, along with a few of our closest buddies and journey buddies. We’re formally Disney cruise obsessed. It’s the proper mixture of household time, grownup time, scrumptious meals, exhibits, selection for ports of name, and the Disney cleanliness and repair that units it aside. It was our fifth Disney cruise and as of now, we’ve got no want to strive one other cruise line lol.

Disney Want (Castaway Cay and Bahamas)

Disney Want Overview

The Want is one among Disney’s latest ships, and it was completely attractive. One of the crucial breathtaking areas was the atrium, which has an illuminated Cinderella skirt chandelier, and was embellished for Halloween whereas we had been there. (It was a Halloween on the Excessive Seas cruise.)

We positively needed to get used to the structure of the ship, since every part was new to us. The eating places had been totally different, and the youngsters had been PUMPED to take a look at the youngsters’ membership. Our cruise was solely three nights, however we had loads of time for exploring and profiting from the facilities and leisure.

Professionals:

– Child’s Membership. The youngsters’ membership was SO cool. The child’s golf equipment on the opposite Disney ships are completely wonderful, however this one was subsequent degree. I can’t even totally clarify it; you need to watch this video. P and Nylah espeiclaly liked designing their very own curler coaster, and taking the slide to enter youngsters membership.

– The exhibits! I really feel just like the expertise and leisure on this ship was the most effective we’ve skilled. This says lots as a result of Disney places such an emphasis on excessive manufacturing high quality. The exhibits had been wonderful and I used to be expecially impressed with the Pirate Deck get together and Sail A Wave get together proper as we had been leaving the port. The music and dancing had been upbeat, and everybody cheered when the characters got here out to bop on the stage – it was tremendous cute.

– The Aqua Mouse. The youngsters rode the Aqua Mouse slide at the least 15 instances whereas we had been on the cruise. It has a Disney quick that you just’ll watch within the tunnel in your double tube (no single riders), and then you definitely’re pushed out to the primary water slide, which is a blast. P and I did it 3 times in a row because it was Castaway Cay day and there was no line!

– Fast bites. They’ve new fast bites areas on the pool deck they usually had been SO good. BBQ with pork, rooster, brisket and all the edges, and a Cantina with build-your-own tacos, bowls, and burritos.

There’s additionally the same old pizza spot and “American meals” spot with nuggets, pizza, and mac and cheese and the all-you-can eat smooth serve ice cream.

– Ports of name. We stopped at Castaway Cay – Disney’s personal island – the place we swam, snorkled, and rented bikes.

We additionally stopped in Nassau, the place we did a day tour to Atlantis. Atlantis was wonderful; we’re planning on doing a household journey there so we’ve got extra time to discover. The youngsters did the entire water slides (together with this one) and we additionally loved the seashore and bay.

– Further holiday-themed actions. That they had an Oogie Boogie bash on the ship, characters had been of their Halloween costumes, and there have been additionally Halloween decorations and themed desserts within the sweets store.

Cons:

– Predominant eating rotation meals. We weren’t blown away by the primary eating room meals this time. One of the best was in Arendale, which had dwell performances. The interactive expertise at Worlds of Marvel was enjoyable, however the meals was underwhelming.

– Present store! We felt just like the reward store was on the smaller facet and didn’t have a lot Want-specific merch.

– Too quick! All of us agreed that the cruises have to be at the least 5 nights 😉

All in all, it was anothe rmagical journey and extra enjoyable cruise reminiscences with the fam and buddies!

Disney cruise suggestions

A few of my prime Disney cruise suggestions:

– Pack a swim bag and maintain it with you while you verify in. (You’ll drop off the remainder of your baggage they usually’ll ship it to your room when it’s prepared.) The swimming pools and sizzling tub are open they usually’re the least crowded they are going to be for your entire cruise. Trip the water slide and benefit from the meals and ice cream! Attempt to verify in as early as attainable for pool time and to have lunch.

– Embellish your door with door magnets. They have so many on Etsy!

– I additionally suggest getting magnetic hooks for the room (the partitions are magnetic) to hold swimsuits to dry or the rest it’s essential hold.

– I like having water footwear for the youngsters, particularly when you’ve got a Castaway day or seashore tour.

– Pack your own collapsible beach toys – a lot cheaper – and you may repack or donate to a different household.

– Be strategic about your time on the ship. The youngsters needed additional pool time, and an awesome alternative is when everybody else is getting off the ship. We had already been to Castaway Cay, so we stayed on the ship and did laundy whereas the youngsters rode the slide a bunch of instances as a result of it was empty. We had lunch, after which bought off in Castaway Cay, as a ton of individuals had been getting again on the ship. Castaway was means much less crowded!

– Pack a pop up hamper and laundry pods should you plan on doing laundry. I all the time love to do laundry on the final day; unpacking clear garments is rather less miserable after a visit.

– Every thing is within the Disney cruise app, together with the day by day navigator eating rotations, signups for excursions and additional actions. You too can textual content members in your get together from the app!

– Room service. You may get room service at any time, and it’s inlcuded; you simply have to tip. Nothing like getting a slice of the “cake of the day” or a couple of Mickey ice cream bars for the youngsters. When you get a carafe of espresso delivered at evening, it’s nonetheless heat and excellent while you get up! I additionally just like the espresso outlets on the ship (not included, however value it for a decaf almond milk latte with Moana printed onto the froth haha).

– Carry movement illness provides juuuuust in case. I all the time have a little dramamine and motion sickness bands in my backpack if we’d like it.

– One in every of my largest journey hacks is utilizing our Amex Platinum. We use this without cost lounge entry once we journey, along with lodge rooms and perks. We’ll typically get early check-in, late checkout, room upgrades when obtainable, and typically eating credit at lodges. It has been amaaaaazing. Check it out with my referral link here!

So, inform me, buddies: are you a cruise fan? What’s subsequent in your trip listing??

xoxo

Gina

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